Miscellaneous archival photos
Many of these photos seem to have been removed from one of the two Inkster family albums for display in the museum. Others were donated individually, and some were found un-catalogued in the museum without any history.
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two mcmurray daughters1/--/2028
Photo by William Notman Montreal, Quebec c.1880 A note accompanying these two photos states that they show "Inkster granddaughters". They're likely two of Harriet Inkster McMurray's daughters: Dorothy, Eleanor, Annie or Harriet Jean.
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1/85/555
Photo by Notman & Fraser Toronto c.1880 This child is happily snacking on some type of biscuit during their photoshoot.
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1/--/2029
Photo by William Klauser (?) New York,USA c.1880s |
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bobs the dog1/98/566
Photo by Steele & Co. Winnipeg 1894-1912 This photo of Bobs was donated by Sybil Inkster (daughter of Hon. Colin Inkster) in 1958, along with the photo album used at Seven Oaks House. This suggests that Bobs might have been Marak or Harriet's pet.
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margaret inkster sutherland2/20/2327
c.1870s? This picture of Margaret Inkster Sutherland is a modern reprint, cropped from a larger family photo.
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mary sinclair inkster2/6/2130
Photo by Ryder Larsen? Red River Settlement? 1860s-1870s Mary Sinclair Inkster was the matriarch of Seven Oaks. Her watered-silk dress is a hint to how wealthy the family was, and she's wearing a pendant that's still in our collection today.
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mary todd inkster2/16/2132
Photo by Ryder Larsen Red River Settlement (Winnipeg) 1866-1870 This photo of Mary Todd Inkster was originally taken in the late 1860s. This copy was reprinted by Robson Studios between 1906 & 1912.
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Sybil Inkster, Myra Inkster & mary young2/16/2133
Photo by Steel & Co. Winnipeg c.1900 This photo shows two daughters of Hon. Colin Inkster, Sybil & Myra. We haven't been able to identify Miss Mary Young.
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John George inkster2/20/2328
c.1860s-1870s John George Inkster was the family's eldest son, who moved to Louisiana. He worked as a riverboat captain and fought for the Confederacy during the US Civil War.
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william inkster2/20/2329
c.1860s William Inkster was the family's third son, who became a prominent businessman and helped found the local Masonic Lodge. He died of consumption (tuberculosis) on his 33rd birthday.
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jane inkster tait2/20/2330
c.1875 Jane Inkster Tait was the family's fourth daughter. She lived in the area of St. James known as Silver Heights, where her family maintained a large river allotment. She was known for being an avid horse rider.
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Harriet inkster mcmurray2/20/2332
Photo by Ryder Larsen Red River Settlement (Winnipeg) 1866-1870 Harriet Inkster McMurray was the youngest daughter, who traveled through the North-West with her fur trader husband, before settling back on the Seven Oaks property. Much of the beadwork in our collection was passed down through her family.
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John George Inkster2/20/2333
Photo by James Penrose 1871-1880 George Thomas Inkster was the youngest child of the family. He also had one of the most colourful lives, travelling to the Yukon as a prospector and becoming the namesake of a town in North Dakota. You can still find his homestead there today.
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Ellen inkster mcdonald3/20/2331
Photo by William Notman Montreal, Quebec c.1860s Ellen Inkster McDonald married an HBC factor and spent most of her adult life in Saskatchewan. They were witnesses to the signing of Treaty 4, and their home is now a part of Fort Qu'Appelle National Historic Site.
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mary 'marak' inkster4/59/223
Photo by Israel Bennetto Winnipeg c.1890s Mary 'Marak' Inkster was born on her mother's birthday. She became known for her skills as an organist and her devotion to St. John's Anglican Cathedral. She inherited the Seven Oaks property and donated it to the City of Winnipeg after her death, creating our museum and the modern Seven Oaks Park.
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Harriet louise inkster10/15/1014
Photo by A.B. Spence (Gauvin, Gentzel & Co.) Winnipeg 1915 Harriet Louise Inkster was the daughter of Mary Todd & William Inkster.
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7/22/2837
Unfortunately this photo has no identifying information on it and was found in the museum without context. It might show the home of an Inkster descendant.
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